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Recurrent Throat infections in kids
Dr. Vikas Sharma MD
It is very common for a homeopath to see a lot of anxious parents seeking treatment for their kids who suffer from recurrent throat or upper respiratory infections. Believe me, these young anxious parents are tougher to handle than their kids.
Kids who have recurrent upper respiratory infections usually develop symptoms which start with cold and can very fast progress into bad chesty or dry cough, fever and even difficult breathing. The bigger problem is the kind of recurrence that can occur in some kids . I have personally seen kids developing infection every 15 days and seem to be perpetually living on antibiotics. This affects their quality of life and education in many ways. Now, the big question is whether homeopathy has an effective remedy for the recurrence, the answer is a big ‘yes ‘.
Before we get to the actual homeopathic solution let us try to understand why these kids fall sick so frequently.We are born with Immune system(body’s own defence system) which inherits some antibodies from the mother during gestation and with breast feed . Quite a bit of Immunity is developed later in life. The cells that fight infection in our body are called as antibodies. Our body has a very intelligent immune system and can recognize a microorganism as new or one that it has previously encountered and respond accordingly. The response in the previously encountered microorganism is to send the already developed antibodies to fight that organism. In the case of new type of Microorganism the body creates specific antibodies and once they are made, they are replicated in the body in great numbers and stay in the body for long. They keep on providing cover against that specific kind of organism henceforth. This is one the reasons why grown up’s don’t have infections that frequently.
The biggest reason for the recurrence of infections is that the young body with in immature immune system is not getting a chance to develop natural immunity, as these kids at the slightest sign of infections, are being over-medicated by anxious parents and unscrupulous physicians. As most of the pediatricians would agree that quite a few of these infections are Viral in nature, which means that they require very less treatment and are self-limiting in nature. Bacterial infections are not that common and are the are ones that can require antibiotics. It is very commonly seen here in India that at the slightest sign of any infection (even viral infections) antibiotics are given to kids. This Injudicious use of antibiotics is what leads to body not getting a chance to develop its own antibodies. This leads to recurrence of infections. I have no hate for antibiotics and I strongly believe that they are life saving medicines; but the parents have to realize that they should be given only when there is bacterial infection and the body is showing no signs of fighting it.
If overuse of antibiotics can lead to an impaired immune system, why would homeopathic medicines help in restoring immunity? The answer lies in the basic principle around which homeopathy works – ‘Like cures like’. Homeopathic medicines work by giving a similar impetus to the body (like that of the disease) causing the body’s immune system to get activated and fight Infections. Timing is very important while taking homeopathic treatment. Infections respond much faster when homeopathy is started at the initial stages of infection i.e. within 24- 36 hours. Gradual Improvement in Immunity occurs with homeopathic treatment, once couple of Infections are managed well with Homeopathic medicines.[sws_facebook_share]
Good morning sir,
My daughter having 09 years old we are always using homeopathy medicines as and when required for her and it is suitable for her. But now she is suffering throat infection and cough. Her actual problem is “when any normal fever has come into she immediately become throat infection and cough”. Please advice what treatment can provide.
Sir,
Please suggest homeopathy medicine for my 3 year old son who has frequent attacks of upper respiratory infections ( once in every two months). Thanks in advance.
My son who is 4 year old is exactly going through the phase as mentioned by you. It starts with running nose and slowly develops in to cough ,fever etc as mentioned. Doctor has given blooume 20 along with other two medicines. Please advice any thing more I’d required
Hi Doctor,
I have 16 months old son. He frequently gets cough, cold and fever. His weight is 9.5 KG. From last 1 week he is having severe cold and cough. He makes noise while breathing. First 5 days he had fever as well. Last night he dint sleep as well. Don’t know whether he is feeling difficulty in breathing or some other issue with him. Please suggest so that he doesn’t have this frequent cold, cough and fever. Thanks.
hello doc, I am very disturb from my health. I frequently suffer from sneezing, cough and respiratory problem. whether varies with me, I guess. consulted with almost all the doctors of my locality. but still they are in vain. I need help for this.
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My 3years old baby adenoids are large and whenever she is sleeping she snore
Hello sir
My son is 7 yrs old and he is getting frequent headaches almost daily which lasts for half an
hour.Kindly suggest some permanent cure for my son and I will be really gratefull to you
Thanks
Arvind
my daughter that have 1year and 5 months now have been having fever with cough often what will I do to help her
Sir
I have six year old daughter she is suffering very frequent cold(watery discharge) and throat infection( khansi dry very high). She is suffering from last 3-4 year.
We tried all sort of allopathic/homeopathy/Ayurvedic treatment in and around delhi.
But in last we need to go for allopathic treatment for relief. Doctors pricribes her antibiotics every time but then again these things repeat after 10-15 days.
I m really worried about her I mean what should I do
Kindly suggest some permanent cure for my daughter I will be really great full to you
Thanks
Saurabh
Sir my daughter gets repeated infections of cold and throat pain. I remain tensed.. Usually I have to give her antibiotics which I don’t want to. If I ignore she gets fever.. Ultimately I have to give her antibiotics.. Please tell me some solution..
my brother having from childhood asthma, actually my grandfather,my daddy was asthmatic patient…now my brother is 37 yr old. and he is a alcoholic, eating tobacco ..so he will recover from asthma…can u pls suggest me how much time to take recover…he having sever asthma…..
Hello Sir,
Mera ek 7yrs. ka beta hai. usko cough ka problem hai . usko night me 11.00 baje se cough suru hota hai , ekdam dry cough hai . din mey to thik hota hai . aisy dekhney me beta healty hai uska weight 28kgs. hai aur baki koi problem nahi hai. fever bhi nahi hota aur nose running bhi nahi hai.
iska koi treatment hai jiski bajah mero beta ko cough ka koi prob. nahi hota
i’ll wair for ur reply sir.
sir, I have sever throat infection and sever cough and cold from last three months. i used lot of medicines but it not cure. i am a teacher, generally i have to speak in loud voice inside the class room. but now it very difficult for me to speak. i always feel something is there inside my throat . whenever i shallow any food or anything it irritate me .please help me and me that is this disease is spread if i keep contact with my child. tell me what medicine i take to reduce this irritation.
My grand daughter who is two years & three months old. She gets frequent infection with cold, cough etc. In the last fortnight her infection increased & she got high fever & also a fit. She was taken to hospital & after antibiotic & was feeling much relieved. Day before yester day again she got the fit & was taken to the doctor already treating her ,since birth & after checking ,he said ,she is ok & nothing to worry. Because no fever, very little infection in the throat. She is active otherwise, please advice for help.
Dear Dr Sharma,
My son is 6 years old. He has cold which is not getting cured.
Initially he had barking cough and cold. He took homeopathy medicine for 4 months.
His cough has subsided but the cold is not getting cured.
Although his doctor has changed his homeo medicine several times but he is not getting any relief.
He sneezes a lot (10–15) in the morning and mucus comes out of his nose.
Please suggest any remedy for him.
My grand daughter is 7 years old. She very frequently gets infection in throat subsequently she has infection/pain in year followed by fever which goes to 101 . Dr advises steam taking and give antibiotic. Some time it is given for about 10 days. Her tonsils also get infected. Dr can you suggest some preventive medicine so that cold is not occurring very frequently. The moment you ask her lunch/ dinner she starts weeping ,nai khana hai, this what keeps crying.
Awaiting your suggestion/ comments.
Thanks and regards
dear sir,
last two week some swelling in my throat and vesicular im throat and pain on tonsons so pls consult me immediate. i take medicine last two weeks.
thanks
Rti, with high fever
My son is 4 yrs old n has frequent cough n cold which leads to fever. Please guide me n also recently I am experiencing breathlessness n get tired very easily.
Nitu
Hello Dr. Sharma,
My seven year old son is frequently getting cold,wheezing and chest congestion,So the doctors
are giving heavy antibiotics,which leads to stomach upset,gastritis and vomiting.
Can he have homeopathic medicines for improving his immunity?